Nonstandard (Kikaku-gai) The battle between Aoi Todo, Yuji, and Hanami continues in episode 20 of Jujutsu Kaisen. The two best friends rush the special grade, cursed spirit. Hanami grabs Todo with one of its roots, flinging him towards a series of spikes it created. Aoi uses his Innate Technique: Boogie Woogie. He switches places with Hanami. … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 20: Recap and Review
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Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 19: Recap and Review
Episode 19 - 'Black Flash (Kokusen)' Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 19, Black Flash, opens with Megumi, Toge, and Noritoshi fleeing from Hanami. Toge uses his cursed speech to stop Hanami in its tracks. Noritoshi then uses his Blood Manipulation: Convergence - Piercing Blood. It does mild damage, but Hanami heals. The most vulnerable place on Hanami’s … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 19: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 18: Recap and Review
Hanami aims to fight for mother Earth by killing humanity Episode 18 - “Sage” After the last episode, Jujutsu Kaisen episode 18 had a lot to live up to. I didn’t. It not a problem, however. Megumi runs through the temple, evading arrows embedded with cursed energy. He has no trouble avoiding them. Megumi breaks … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 18: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 17: Recap and Review
Maki declares her intent to return to lead the Zenin Clan Episode 17 - “Kyoto Sister School Goodwill Event - Team Battle, Part 3” Jujutsu Kaisen continues to get better. Episode 17 is by far the best. Jujutsu Kaisen episode 17 balances the complex and emotional relationship between Mai and Maki while giving us wall to wall action … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 17: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 16: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen episode 16 focuses on the battle between Panda and Mechamaru. Before that, we get to the climax of the fight between Aoi and Yuji. The episode ones with the quote from the “artistic community.” It is said that, “If someone doesn’t have an eye that can judge quality, they can create nothing of … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 16: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 15: Recap and Review
Aoi Todo has found his best friend Episode 15: Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event - Group Battle 1 The team battle begins. Megumi uses his Divine Dogs to track curses. Panda deduces that the cursed spirit boss is probably “halfway between both schools,” but doesn’t think it will sit still. The Tokyo team splits into … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 15: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 14: Recap and Review
Episode 14, “Kyoto Sister School Goodwill Event" Jujutsu Kaisen returns after a brief break. Episode 14, “Kyoto Sister School Goodwill Event - Team Battle, Part 0” begins the Kyoto Goodwill Event arc. Jojo, Geto, and Mahito discuss their plans after failing. Mahito realizes that Sukuna is “valuable,” and believes that they should focus on winning … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 14: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 13: Recap and Review
Mahito uses Domain Expansion for the first time Episode 13 - "Tomorrow" Jujutsu Kaisen episode 13, “Tomorrow” is the climactic battle between Mahito, Yuji and Nanami. Mahito creates an eye in one hand, while turning the other into a blade. The three exchange blows until Mahito transforms into a ball of spikes. This backfires as … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 13: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 12: Recap and Review
Sukuna and Mahito laughing at Yuji's pain Episode 12 - "To You Someday" Jujutsu Kaisen episode 12, “To You Someday,” shows the tragic end of Juupei. Yuji ignores the orders from Nanami and Ijichi to “not to make a move.” Episode 12 briefly introduces us to a new sorcerer, Takuma Ino. Nanami leaves Ino to … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 12: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 11: Recap and Review
Juupei becomes a jujutsu sorcerer Episode 11 - "Narrow-Minded" In the beginning of Jujutsu Kaisen episode 11, Nanami goes “overtime,” Mahito notes that he made a “vow” with himself “to limit himself in order to gain greater power once he goes into overtime.” In Jujutsu Kaisen, vows with oneself imposes some restriction on the user … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 11: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 10: Recap and Review
Episode 10 - "Idle Transfiguration" In the tenth episode of Jujutsu Kaisen, Yuji and Ijichi investigate Junpei while Mahito and Nanami square off. After a flashback of Junpei being bullied, he explains to Mahito that he believes in "indifference." Mahito encourages Junpei's killer instincts. It remains to be seen if Junpei takes the next step to … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 10: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 9: Recap and Review
Mahito likes talking to Junpei Episode 9 - "Young Fish and Reverse Punishment" Junpei Yoshino is a young Satozakura High School that is often bullied by his classmates. They claim that he was sexually harassing a female student. Junpei is the boy we saw questioning Mahito at the end of Jujutsu Kaisen episode 8. He skips school … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 9: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 8: Recap and Review
Aoi Todo is a beast Episode 8 - "Boring" In episode 8 of Jujutsu Kaisen, the Kyoto Principal visits the Tokyo campus and brings two of his students, Aoi Todo and Mai Zenin. Before they arrive, Megumi and Nobara are doing an errand for Maki. Meanwhile, Panda expresses concern about principal Gakuganji brings his students. Aoi and Mai quickly … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 8: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 7: Recap and Review
Episode 7 - "Assault" Jujutsu Kaisen has been teasing us regarding the "strongest sorcerer," Gojo. Episode 7, "Assault," gives us a glimpse of Gojo's power. We weren't misled. Jogo attacks Gojo, attempting to crush him. He misses and crashes into the road. Jogo creates a volcano behind Gojo that erupts, releasing magma into the forest. As … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 7: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 6: Recap and Review
Jogo is fired up Episode 6 - "After the Rain" Jujutsu Kaisen episode 6, After the Rain, opens inside of Sukuna's mind. Sukuna offers Yuji a deal he will fix his heart in exchange for the ability to use Yuji's body for one minute and for Yuji to forget the conversation. Yuji initially rejects the offer. Sukuna offers to … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 6: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 5: Recap and Review
Sukuna in control of Yuji's body Episode 5 - "Fearsome Womb, Part 2" Early in Jujutsu Kaisen episode 5, Sukuna appears behind Megumi, telling him that Yuji won't be coming back. He says that Yuji "overused his power without a pact." Without being able to switch back, Sukuna is in control. To prevent Yuji from … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 5: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 4: Recap and Review
The Finger Bearer appears In episode 4 of Jujutsu Kaisen, the first years, Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and Nobara Kugisaki investigate the appearance of a "womb." Kiyotaka Ijichi, the assistant director at Jujutsu High, informs Yuji that they believe that the womb could transform into a special-grade cursed spirit. He also explains that a "window" … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 4: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 3: Recap and Review
Episode 3 - Girl of Steel I'm the one woman in your group Jujutsu Kaisen, episode 3, Girl of Steel, introduces us to the third first-year, Nobara Kugisaki. She's a brash, confident woman that's occasionally silly. Nobara doesn't take to Megumi or Yuji right away. Gojo takes the trio to an abandoned building to "test" … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 3: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 2: Recap and Review
Our elders are cowards Jujutsu Kaisen episode 2, "For Myself," begins with Megumi Fushiguro attempting to exorcise Yuji Itadori and the demon Ryomen Sukuna. Suddenly, his sensei, Satoru Gojo arrives. He quickly reminded me of characters like Naruto's Kakashi Hatake and Bleach's Urahara Kisuke. Gojo at first glance feels like a genius that doesn't take things too seriously. Like Kakashi and Urahara he hides his face … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 2: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 1: Recap and Review
Yuji possessed by Ryomen Sukuna Episode 1 - 'Ryomen Sukuna' Episode 1 of Jujutsu Kaisen starts with Satoru Gojo asking Yuji Itadori, "Which one are you?" Itadori is bound and chained to the ground inside a rectangular room covered in tags. Yuji's first instinct is to ask about his friend's safety. However, Gojo tells him it doesn't … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 1: Recap and Review